David Victor Sim is a Canadian comic book artist and publisher, celebrated for his creation of the iconic character Cerebus the Aardvark. His work often delves into complex themes, exploring the nature of power, society, and the human condition through a unique narrative lens. Sim's distinctive artistic style and his commitment to independent publishing have left a significant mark on the comic book industry, challenging conventional storytelling and artistic approaches.
"The story traces the lives and techniques of Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon, RipKirby), Stan Drake (Juliet Jones), Hal Foster (Prince Valiant), and more, dissecting their techniques through recreations of their artwork,and highlighting the metatextual resonances that bind them together"--Page 4 of cove
v. 1. Originally published by Mirage Studios as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues #1-7 and the One-issue Raphael micro-series--Copyright page.
The book critiques the term "anti-Semitism," arguing that it fails to encompass the broader cultural prejudice it seeks to describe. The author highlights the inadequacy of the term, noting that Arabs are also Semites and that the prevailing understanding of anti-Semitism does not apply equally to both Arabs and Jews. This exploration invites readers to reconsider the complexities of prejudice and cultural identity beyond conventional labels.
